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Learn how gaming can provide experiences that encourage learning,&nbsp;cooperation&nbsp;with others,&nbsp;and so much more.&nbsp;<a href="http://catalog.hcpl.net/ipac20/ipac.jsp?menu=search&amp;aspect=subtab13&amp;term=%20Marc%20Prensky%20&amp;index=.GH#focus"><strong>Don&#39;t Bother Me Mom - I&#39;m Learning!&quot;: How Computer and Video Games are Preparing Your Kids for&nbsp; 21st Century Success -- and How You Can Help!, </strong>&nbsp;</a>by Marc Prensky, offers a positive introduction guide for parents about their kid&#39;s video and computer game-playing.</p>
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&nbsp;<a href="http://catalog.hcpl.net/ipac20/ipac.jsp?menu=search&amp;aspect=subtab13&amp;term=mudworks&amp;index=.GH#focus"><strong>Mudworks: Creative Clay, Dough and Modeling Experiences&nbsp; </strong></a>by MaryAnn F. Kohl.&nbsp;<br />
Simply put, the suggested activities&nbsp;are awesome.&nbsp;This book offers a delightfully messy range of creative activities for children, and&nbsp;the projects won&#39;t cost you a bundle of cash. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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&nbsp;If I had to choose only one recipe it would be the oil alum clay on page 34.&nbsp;It is recommended for children two years and up which makes it great for children of all ages.&nbsp; You should be aware, that it&#39;s a &rdquo;cooked dough,&quot; which means a <em>little</em> more work.&nbsp; However, I have found that the time it takes to make is worth it,&nbsp;for it&nbsp;uses less salt than the non-cook playdough.&nbsp; Why is that important? Salt may be abrasive and drying to your children&rsquo;s skin.&nbsp; In addition, the Oil Alum clay will last for a little over a week when stored in a zip-lock bag.&nbsp;&nbsp; Think of it, a whole week of squish fun that will provide ample opportunities for your child to create explore and discover.</p>
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